Pat and Shila Smith: Eastern Europe / 2026

Mission of the Church / Mission of the Family

Helping to further establish the Body of Christ in the Word of God in order to

live out the Greatest Commandment by living out the Great Commission.

As short term missionaries we are committed to ongoing visits over long periods of time. We are partnering with local

international churches, serving alongside as co-laborers/co-workers to fulfill the plan of our God and Savior Jesus, as

each person does their part in the building up of God’s Kingdom. (Phil 1:3-5, 1

Peter 4:10, 1 Corin. 3:9, Eph. 4:16)

Being a part of further establishing believers/churches and advancing the Gospel, we come alongside international

local churches to undergird the work and help bring fresh vision, energy and encouragement. For us, it is more than

a 4 to 7 day outreach. It is something along the lines of 3 weeks to 3 months and sometimes longer. We come with

excitement and, after a time, are able to take back real life updates to our church to continue to encourage the

excitement back home.

For now God has us serving Him in Ukraine, Romania, and Poland.

Here is how we help to further establish the church and advance the Kingdom of God

Together- Marriage retreats, week long outreaches, Family camps, and leadership development for the purpose of

further establishing the church and planting new churches

Sheila- Teaching, training and counsel/encouraging at women leadership conferences and retreats. Gathering

Women at the local churches to teach and train them in the grace and the knowledge of our Savior, Jesus.

Patrick - Church leadership training for men in the church, preaching in the local churches and

counseling/encouraging the pastors/elders.